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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.51, 811.23 and 455.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.51, 811.23 and 455.41 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.51 : 811.23 = 455.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.51/811.23 = 455.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.51x = 811.23 × 455.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.51x = 369,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,442.25/541.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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